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<span style="font-size:larger">'''Missed Previous Week's Meetups? We Keep Notes'''</span> | |||
Check out the notes of past meetups in the [[Community Updates]] page! | |||
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* '''Ask any questions''' you may have on any topic. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, and more than likely there is a person in our community who probably can help. | * '''Ask any questions''' you may have on any topic. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, and more than likely there is a person in our community who probably can help. | ||
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Remember that we strive for a positive, safe, and, yes, fun environment. Be respectful and mindful, and take time to learn from each other. Also, while we believe that debate is healthy, the IFF Square is not the place for passionate, long-winded debates that usually involve a handful of people. We encourage you to continue your conversation in an opt-in channel setup for it, or in a private chat. If you need help understanding how to do this, let us know. | Remember that we strive for a positive, safe, and, yes, fun environment. Be respectful and mindful, and take time to learn from each other. Also, while we believe that debate is healthy, the IFF Square is not the place for passionate, long-winded debates that usually involve a handful of people. We encourage you to continue your conversation in an opt-in channel setup for it, or in a private chat. If you need help understanding how to do this, let us know. | ||
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Lastly, we encourage you to read our code of conduct, privacy policy and community guidelines from our 2018 event, to get a better idea of what we expect from community members: https://www.internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php/Code_of_Conduct Please feel free to DM me privately if you have any questions or concerns. | Lastly, we encourage you to read our code of conduct, privacy policy and community guidelines from our 2018 event, to get a better idea of what we expect from community members: https://www.internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php/Code_of_Conduct Please feel free to DM me privately if you have any questions or concerns. | ||
= | <span style="font-size:larger">'''The Language'''</span> | ||
While English is the language used for the Glitter Meetup, we are conscious that it’s not everyone’s first language. The goal is to share not perfect English. If we are going too fast, please let us know. In addition, if you speak more than two languages, try to help if someone needs translation. Remember, we are all here to help each other! In the future, if there is interest, we will have these in other languages. | While English is the language used for the Glitter Meetup, we are conscious that it’s not everyone’s first language. The goal is to share not perfect English. If we are going too fast, please let us know. In addition, if you speak more than two languages, try to help if someone needs translation. Remember, we are all here to help each other! In the future, if there is interest, we will have these in other languages. | ||
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Revision as of 17:08, 18 March 2020
Glitter Meetup (GM) are weekly online gatherings that happens every Thursday at 9:00am EST, designed to help the Internet Freedom community connect throughout the year It.
While Glitter Meetups are informal, mimicking old school IRC chats, they are full of useful information such as: regional and project updates from around the world, and expertise from featured guest. In addition, participants are able to seek support in-real time from other community members.
GMs take place on the IFF Mattermost Square Channel. If you need an invitation to the platform, or would like to be a featured guest, please email [email protected]
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Check out our Calendar of Events for scheduled Glitter Meetups including topics, and invited guest. |
Missed Previous Week's Meetups? We Keep Notes
Check out the notes of past meetups in the Community Updates page!
What takes place during the meetup?
- Ask any questions you may have on any topic. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, and more than likely there is a person in our community who probably can help.
- Share your work and projects. How else can we all keep up on all the amazing work happening!
- Connect with others! So many of us work virtually, and we are spread all over the world, its nice to have a time and place each week where you can meetup with new and old friends.
- Help each other! The most important element to community resilience is solidarity. Lets show each other we care.
- Celebrate glitter. Its an IFF thing, and it makes people happy and full of sparkle!!
The Culture Remember that we strive for a positive, safe, and, yes, fun environment. Be respectful and mindful, and take time to learn from each other. Also, while we believe that debate is healthy, the IFF Square is not the place for passionate, long-winded debates that usually involve a handful of people. We encourage you to continue your conversation in an opt-in channel setup for it, or in a private chat. If you need help understanding how to do this, let us know. Lastly, we encourage you to read our code of conduct, privacy policy and community guidelines from our 2018 event, to get a better idea of what we expect from community members: https://www.internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php/Code_of_Conduct Please feel free to DM me privately if you have any questions or concerns. The Language While English is the language used for the Glitter Meetup, we are conscious that it’s not everyone’s first language. The goal is to share not perfect English. If we are going too fast, please let us know. In addition, if you speak more than two languages, try to help if someone needs translation. Remember, we are all here to help each other! In the future, if there is interest, we will have these in other languages.
